Senior Policy Counsel/Associate

Full-time

No

Summary:

- Job Title: Senior Policy Counsel/Associate
- Organization: NAACP Legal Defense & Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF)
- Location: Washington . (hybrid work environment)
- Salary: Not specified
- Experience: 7+ years in policy reform or advocacy
- Education: Juris Doctor degree (2010) or other advanced degree preferred
- Department: Policy
- Type: Full-time

Responsibilities:

- Identify, develop, and implement legislative and policy reform strategies at federal, state, and local levels
- Conduct policy research in areas of criminal justice, economic justice, education, and political participation
- Monitor and respond to civil rights issues in proposed legislation or agency action
- Secure and prepare opportunities for LDF to influence legislation and policy at federal level
- Draft and deliver legislative testimony at federal, state, and local levels
- Participate in briefings with elected officials and agency officials on LDF's priorities
- Build and participate in national coalitions and partnerships to advance political participation, education, economic justice, and criminal justice
- Work collaboratively with LDF's attorneys, organizers, and multidisciplinary teams to advance reforms
- Write and publish policy briefs, fact sheets, reports, and other documents to educate legislators, stakeholders, and the public
- Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

- Juris Doctor degree (2010) or other advanced degree preferred
- 7+ years of experience in policy reform or advocacy at federal, state, or local level
- Member of DC Bar or eligible to waive in
- Excellent research, writing, and public speaking skills
- Commitment to civil rights and racial justice
- Experience in Fair Housing and Lending or Education considered a plus
- Ability to develop and manage relationships and partnerships with coalitions, community members, and public officials
- Strategic thinking and planning skills
- Ability to work independently and on teams
- Ability to travel

Benefits:

- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Transit/commuter plan
- Life insurance and AD&D
- Voluntary life and AD&D
- AFLAC
- Employee Assistance Plan
- Health Advocate
- 403b plan with employer match
- Vacation, sick, and personal time program

Application Process:

- Position open until filled
- Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume to be considered
- Proof of COVID-19 vaccination required for employment (reasonable accommodations available)

Equal Opportunity Employer:

- NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc.
- Commitment to providing equal employment opportunities without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, age, veteran status, medical condition or disability, genetic information, gender identity, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law

Not specified

Medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, AD&D, voluntary life & AD&D, AFLAC, Employee Assistance Plan, Health Advocate, 403b plan with employer match, vacation, sick, and personal time

Not specified

Legislative and policy reform strategies, research, advocacy, relationship-building, strategic thinking, management, writing, public speaking, commitment to civil rights and racial justice

Juris Doctor degree or other advanced degree

Applicants must submit a cover letter and resume through the provided link

Qualification and Experience Juris Doctor degree or other advanced degree, member of DC Bar or eligible to waive in

Legal